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Henrik, Daniel Sedin gave Canucks fans perfect farewell game

Michelle R. Martinelli
Published 11:24 a.m. ET April 6, 2018

Henrik and Daniel Sedin couldn't have asked for a better farewell in their last game with the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.

The 37-year-old Swedish twins jointly announced they will retire at the end of the season - which is Saturday since the Canucks aren't in the playoffs - after 17 seasons in Vancouver. And in their final home game Thursday, Daniel's game-winning overtime goal against the Coyotes was assisted by Henrik.

"You couldn't dream of a better ending in this building, the last time we stepped on this ice. It was emotional," Daniel Sedin said.

Said Henrik: "When I woke up this morning I knew it was going to be a big day. We tried to enjoy every minute of it."

"It was really nice how things ended...this is a night where, when you get a chance to go through it, it's once in a lifetime." - Henrik on an emotional evening with the fans. pic.twitter.com/cEl4GeOQnY

"We are quiet guys who don't like a lot of attention...but looking back now, we are happy with our decision. We hope the fans are happy, because we're happy to go out this way." - D.Sedin appreciative of all the fan support. pic.twitter.com/IGJxs4NNXt

In their letter to Canucks fans announcing their retirement, they wrote:

We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.

Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it's time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It's time to help with homework every night. It's time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It's time to be at home for dinner every night.